tazzieman Posted 22October, 2017 Report Share Posted 22October, 2017 True, but I don't think (prob has but can't recall...) Mercedes has before??Perhaps not , but perhaps they are wise testing the water in very difficult markets before committing further. And if they do , expect a Porsche ute to follow, and an Aston... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 22October, 2017 Report Share Posted 22October, 2017 Perhaps not , but perhaps they are wise testing the water in very difficult markets before committing further. And if they do , expect a Porsche ute to follow, and an Aston...There is a story that they "leant" the basics of the first ML to Ssanyong for their mutant creation as a test bed...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 22October, 2017 Report Share Posted 22October, 2017 There is a story that they "leant" the basics of the first ML to Ssanyong for their mutant creation as a test bed......Give them an inch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 23October, 2017 Report Share Posted 23October, 2017 I'm not sure which is uglier.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 (edited) Is this effectively the modern 928? I'm being inexorably drawn to them... Edited 25October, 2017 by KGB Ozvino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 (edited) No! Too ugly and too fatThis is.... If you want front eng/ rear drive this is closer but still too heavy Edited 25October, 2017 by ANF Ozvino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 Is this effectively the modern 928? I'm being inexorably drawn to them... German.............tickV8......................tickPhallic design....tickmaybe.... KGB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 No! Too ugly and too fatThis is.......not a 928, either of 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 ...not a 928, either of 'em. Stupid question, there is only ONE 928 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 German.............tickV8......................tickPhallic design....tickmaybe....If my boot carpet, tool kit and subfloor doodads continue to sh!t me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 If my boot carpet, tool kit and subfloor doodads continue to sh!t me...I think you should buy one new, maintain it and keep the KM's low and then sell it to me after 3 years once you have taken a 60% MB depreciation hitOwner 1 paid $230k for my 928 new in 1989, I paid $19k used in 2009..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 (edited) I think you should buy one new, maintain it and keep the KM's low and then sell it to me after 3 years once you have taken a 60% MB depreciation hitOwner 1 paid $230k for my 928 new in 1989, I paid $19k used in 2009.....That sounds like a really good idea.I reckon they could be had now in the high hunges. Sorta what my GTS is really worth...Stupid question, there is only ONE 92861,056, less the dead ones.Still annoyed mate? Edited 25October, 2017 by KGB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 (edited) Sorta what my GTS is really worth...Rupee or Pesos ? https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Mercedes-Benz-AMG-GT-2015/OAG-AD-13029751/?Cr=1500HP - me likey Edited 25October, 2017 by Ozvino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 The AMG Merc is a big fat fella in the flesh. You wouldn't want to have to drive it around town. But hey , have at it & report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 My further 2 cents worth..... keeps me amused anyway!https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Aston-Martin-V8-2006/OAG-AD-15251235/?Cr=10https://www.carsales.com.au/demo/details/Aston-Martin-V8-2016/OAG-AD-15261886/?Cr=23 Ozvino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 love that green Vantage, lot of car for $100k - but the interior......they remind me of a Hyundai, just awful, I guess it was the wash-over period from Ford ANF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 love that green Vantage, lot of car for $100k - but the interior......they remind me of a Hyundai, just awful, I guess it was the wash-over period from FordWe are all different, I love it It does look amazing and would be a great 928 alternative! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 (edited) 500HP - me likeyOur shopping car has that much! A mate was once service manager at an AM dealership. AM, barge pole, you know the rest.love that green Vantage, lot of car for $100k - but the interior......they remind me of a Hyundai, just awful, I guess it was the wash-over period from Ford Edited 25October, 2017 by KGB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 Our shopping car has that much!Thats just blatant braggingA mate was once service manager at an AM dealership. AM, barge pole, you know the rest.I said I liked it, I didn't say that I wanted to own it; I have a mate with a Vantage, from memory a log book service usually runs around $4000 assuming nothing goes wrong. Every couple of services he has seemed to face a $5000-$10000 surprise.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 25October, 2017 Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 I said I liked it, I didn't say that I wanted to own it.You do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 25October, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 25October, 2017 I saw a 12 month old Benz on the weekend. Service manager told me it was 580k new. That's modern 928 pricing. KGB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 14February, 2018 Report Share Posted 14February, 2018 New G, looks same as the old one but apparently lots new, lots of tech too. AMG helped with handling, so now better on road as well as staying same off road..... http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/new-cars/same-style-latest-tech-for-new-mercedesbenz-offroad-wagon/news-story/07fa24096ba1165bd8e97b220fbda20b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 14February, 2018 Report Share Posted 14February, 2018 2 hours ago, ANF said: New G, looks same as the old one but apparently lots new, lots of tech too. AMG helped with handling, so now better on road as well as staying same off road..... The wind tunnel wasn't required...again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 28February, 2018 Report Share Posted 28February, 2018 Last roll of the dice for uber luxo combustion cars Just got back from the resurrected Maybach brand launch. If you have to ask the price you cant afford one. 1 of the 4 of the 300 worldwide has been sold in Hobart. Nice car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 16March, 2018 Report Share Posted 16March, 2018 Gentlemen, I have some magazines here that may interest someone on this thread. I have 5 Mercedes Benz magazines called "in aller welt" and they are dated 1/90, 1/91, 2/91, 3/91 and 5/91 I also have magazines called "Mercedes". dated 2/92, 3/92 and 4/92 They are all in excellent condition and FREE to a good home. Except for postage. Postage probably in an Express post envelope for these would be around the $15.00 mark I think. If your happy to do a direct transfer or a PayPal payment (preferred) I will gladly send them your way. If they are not claimed within the next week, they will go where I believe all Mercs should go... The op shop or the bin. FIRST IN BEST DRESSED...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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